Valentine v. Applebee
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Westchester county. Action by Eli Valentine against Edward Applebee and another to recover the value of materials furnished and labor performed in the erection of a dwelling house. The complaint was dismissed as to defendant Alice B. Applebee, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, P. J.
The complaint in this action was dismissed as to-the defendant Alice B. Applebee upon the ground that it did not state a cause of action against her. The action was brought to recover the value of materials furnished and used and labor performed in the erection of a dwelling house on property of which said defendant is alleged to be the owner. The complaint alleges-that the defendants are husband and wife, and that on April 2, 1892, the property on which the house was erected was conveyed to the wife for a consideration paid by the husband.
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2Cases cited3 opinions
- Jones v. . WalkerNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- Ainsley v. MeadNew York Supreme Court · 1870
- Bannen v. McCahillNew York Supreme Court · 1890
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